General safety instructions
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General safety instructions
This chapter provides information about residual risks and hazards despite compliance with the intended use of
the device. Generally applicable safety instructions that should generally be complied with are listed here.
Action- and situation-based safety regulations are presented as well and precede the relevant action or
situation.
The information here such as ‘Basic rules of conduct’, 'Operator's obligations' etc refer only to already legally
required compliance requirements such as the workplace regulations according to German law.
3.1
General behaviour
This appliance meets the current state of the art and complies with all acknowledged technical safety-
related regulations. Nevertheless hazards may still arise.
Only use this appliance when it is in fault-free condition and according to the
instructions in this user guide.
During all phases of the appliance's life please ensure that the appliance is safely
integrated into its environment.
Do not make any
conversions or modifications to the appliance.
3.2
On use of electrical appliances
Safety instructions according to EN 60745-1:
Work area
Keep your work area clean and tidy. A messy or unlit work area can cause accidents.
Keep children and other persons at a distance when using the product.
Electrical safety
The plug on the unit must fit in the socket. Do not modify the plug in any way. Never use an adapter
in combination with earthed appliances. Using an unmodified plug and a suitable socket will reduce
the risk of an electric shock.
Avoid bodily contact with earthed surfaces such as pipes, heating units, cookers and refrigerators.
The risk of an electric shock is greater when your body is earthed.
Keep the appliance away from rain or damp. Allowing water to get into an electric appliance will
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not misuse the cable by using it to remove the plug from the socket. Always remove whilst
holding onto the plug. Keep the cable away from heat, oil, sharp edges or the moving parts of other
appliances. Using damaged or tangled cables increases the risk of electric shock.
When working with an appliance outdoors, only use extension cables which are permitted for
outdoor use. Using an extension cable suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Potential risk of fire due to heat build-up. Unwind the cable from the spool to prevent any heat build-
up or cable fire. The coupling must have splash protection, must be made of rubber or be rubber-
coated.
